Crossword clue
“Stays too long, say”
This clue appeared as 9-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Monday, September 21, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.
Answer · 7 lettersFirst appearance
IMPOSESLetters7
Starts withI
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Stays too long, say” ran in the USA Today Crossword on September 21, 2026 as 9-Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with I and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Stays too long, say” clue?+
The answer is IMPOSES (7 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of September 21, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.
How do I find other USA Today Crossword answers?+
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